The Parish Registers Of Crosby Ravensworth Cumberland 1568-1812

The Parish Registers of Crosby Ravensworth, 1568-1812

Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of your ancestors. Nestled in the rolling landscape of historic Cumberland, the parish of Crosby Ravensworth holds the key to over 240 years of family history. Now, this invaluable collection of parish registers is available, offering a direct link to the lives, loves, and losses of the people who shaped this corner of England.

From the reign of Elizabeth I through the Georgian era, these meticulously recorded pages document the very fabric of rural life. Before the start of civil registration in 1837, parish records are the single most important resource for tracing your family tree. This volume bridges that crucial gap, providing the essential data you need to piece together your Cumbrian lineage.

Inside this cornerstone of genealogical research, you will discover:

Baptisms (1568-1812): Find the names of your ancestors' children, their dates of baptism, and, crucially, the names of their parents, allowing you to extend your family line generation by generation.
Marriages (1568-1812): Uncover the unions that formed new families. Discover the names of brides and grooms and their marriage dates, often revealing connections between different local families.
Burials (1568-1812): Trace the end of life's journey. These entries provide dates of burial, helping to confirm death dates and narrow down search windows for other life events.

This book covers not only the main parish of Crosby Ravensworth but also its associated chapelries and townships, including Maulds Meaburn, King's Meaburn, and Renwick, making it a comprehensive resource for the entire region.

A Famous Son Within These Pages

These registers are not just a record of ordinary folk; they chronicle the beginnings of a man who would become one of Cumberland's most celebrated historians. Within these very pages, you can find the baptismal entry for:

William Hutchinson (1732-1814)

Born and raised in the parish, Hutchinson was a lawyer, antiquarian, and topographer who went on to write the seminal work, The History of the County of Cumberland, in 1794. His book was the first comprehensive history of the county and remains an essential text for historians and genealogists to this day. To find his name among the baptisms of 1732 is to hold a direct connection to the mind that preserved Cumberland's history for posterity. His presence in these records serves as a powerful reminder that the pages contain the stories of both humble yeoman farmers and influential figures who shaped the region's destiny.

Who Needs This Book?

The Genealogist: If you have family roots in Crosby Ravensworth or the surrounding Eden Valley, this is an indispensable primary source for your research.
The Local Historian: Gain unparalleled insight into the community's social structure, population changes, and family networks over two and a half centuries.
Descendants of Cumbrian Emigrants: Trace your family back to their origins in England before they began new lives across the seas.
Anyone with a passion for Cumbrian heritage: This is a fascinating record of the real people who lived, worked, and worshipped in this ancient landscape.
Don't let your family story remain untold. Add The Parish Registers of Crosby Ravensworth, 1568-1812 to your collection today and begin the journey of discovery into your Cumbrian past.